20 BUDAPEST BUDAPEST KRAKOW Crossing the Iron Curtain 7 DAYS IN BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW. 7DBUDWAW Day 1, Friday, arrive in Budapest You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, Saturday, explore Budapest After breakfast, begin the sightseeing tour of the city's main attractions including the Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore this exciting city at your own leisure. (B) Day 3, Sunday, to Krakow The road to Krakow takes us through the scenic hills and countryside of Slovakia. We will pass the maMestic Tatras Mountains and head towards the rolling plains of Poland. Arrive in Krakow in time for a relaxing dinner. (B, D) Day 4, Monday, explore Krakow Start the day with a morning sightseeing tour, beginning with a visit to Wawel Hill, where you will admire the Royal Castle and visit the Royal Cathedral. Take a leisurely walking tour of the charming Old Town, where you will discover the Main Market Square, the Renaissance Cloth Hall, and the impressive St. Mary s Church. The afternoon is free for you to go for a stroll, browse through shops, sample local delicacies (such as sernik or szarlotka), or simply relax. (B) Day 5, Tuesday, to Warsaw In the morning, join a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, we will continue to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, renowned for the revered Black Madonna painting. In the late afternoon, arrive in Warsaw - the capital city of Poland. (B, D) Day 6, Wednesday, explore Warsaw As a symbol of Polish nationhood and resilience, Warsaw's 700-year-old history holds great significance. The sightseeing tour in Warsaw begins
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